Senior Transportation Security Supervisor | Airport Ops

Transportation Security Jobs; Bonita (LA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration in Bonita, LA, is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening teams and manage daily operations at the airport. The role focuses on ensuring consistent application of procedures, staffing coordination, and effective decision-making during routine and security situations.

Applicants should have at least one year of specialized supervisory experience and be eligible for a security background investigation.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national.
• Must successfully complete the required background investigation and obtain security clearance.
• Must meet TSA medical, vision, hearing, color-perception, and physical standards.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers.
• Oversee passenger, carry-on baggage, checked baggage, or cargo-screening operations.
• Assign work, establish priorities, and coordinate employee rotations and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and professional judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching, instruction, and developmental feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine employee or workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, checkpoint disruptions, and emergency situations.
• Prepare operational briefings, checkpoint logs, incident reports, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders, law-enforcement personnel, and TSA leadership when required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures, staffing plans, and airport operations.

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration in Bonita, LA, is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening teams and manage daily operations at the airport. The role focuses on ensuring consistent application of procedures, staffing coordination, and effective decision-making during routine and security situations.

Applicants should have at least one year of specialized supervisory experience and be eligible for a security background investigation.